Leather by LOU
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first thing i would suggest is getting a drop down edge guide. that is a very worthwhile investment! $125 will really help you hit your stitches where you want. I have modified my consew in with a speed reducer and also modified the servo motor optic to have a much larger range of speed control from and absolute crawl to bobin winding speed without adjusting the servo programming. the more work you put into your machine to make it more user friendly will push you to want to use it and will also greatly increase your craftsmanship. Feel free to message me if you would like more specifics. All of the mods i have done I have found on this forum and if you cant find them I could help you locate them. But as of 1 year ago I was using a stock consew 206rb5 and my learning curve was quite slow. I invested 300-$400 in operational upgrades and now work with a machine I am excited to turn on every day. Everything I do can be done without these upgrages but it sure makes it more enjoyable and also has a larger room for error. Your welcome to stop by anytime! we had a great meetup last saturday prolly close to 13 people. hopefully it continuers to grow.
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Kind words! feel free to share it anywhere! I'm happy to share a fun project. I have been filming a bit of making a holster but fear I missed a few important steps on film. But that is the challenge. Glad you enjoyed the video!
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I would be in for 100 pieces as a test... but would be interested in many more if I liked them. Is there a way to get samples? -
Hey thanks everyone! This was a lot of fun! I have a lot of respect for people that do videos like that regularly. It takes a lot of work to capture and edit. Sound was a total wash for me so i just put in a song. Glad you enjoyed it. I hope to make another but possibly have some sound too.
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This is a link to a new video I made for a new belt. http://youtu.be/cPN1gkAXQFE www.portlandcustomleather.com
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My Mother's Bag
Leather by LOU replied to hunio's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Thanks! I know a guy!
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A simple card wallet dressed up.
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From the album: Cow-aGator with pigskin lining. Card Wallet
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From the album: Cow-aGator with pigskin lining. Card Wallet
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From the album: Cow-aGator with pigskin lining. Card Wallet
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From the album: Cow-aGator with pigskin lining. Card Wallet
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Thank you very much for all of your replies. I kept coming alibaba.com while looking for custom hardware. I guess more research is in order. I really appreciate the warning as it is rough enough starting a business without being robbed.
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Is anyone familiar with alibaba.com? they seem to want to do business in a manner that is quite suspect to me. I cant tell if they are just a listing service for overseas manufacturers or what the deal is. I cannot get the manufacturer info from them without creating an account and am quite surprised by some of the things they seem to be able to supply and how small of minimums. I want to believe but worry about sending billing information overseas if I don't have too.
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thank you! they are quite characters. i can't help but give a commentary to her thoughts on a regular basis. -
where is the video?
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Leather by LOU commented on Leather by LOU's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
hahaha! the rounds are just for a dramatic effect. those spots are actually for brake lights or anything else you might want to clip on to the bag. I thought it looked fun with the .300 winchester rounds in it though.. Glad to have inspired. Let me know when you make yours. I'd like to see it. Let me know what you choose for hardware. I have purchased both Ortlieb and Arkel hardware for my pannier bags and am curious what others would decide on. For me personally the Arkel hardware is top notch! -
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Leather by LOU commented on Leather by LOU's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
The 2 leathers cooperated nicely. The smaller one fits the "U" style lock. The locks are heavy and bulky and I like to have a place where it is held quite from vibration and also readily accessible. Thank you for the kind comments. The one is oil hide and I love it because it really beads rain away. I used a coated upholstery leather for the sides of the bag so they can be wiped clean for road debris. -
she's quite a tank! not built for speed, that one. hahaha
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From the album: Bicycle Pannier and U-Lock Holster
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From the album: Bicycle Pannier and U-Lock Holster
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From the album: Bicycle Pannier and U-Lock Holster
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From the album: Bicycle Pannier and U-Lock Holster
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From the album: Bicycle Pannier and U-Lock Holster
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From the album: Small Satchel
